Chapter 20 - THE UNSEEN SHADOW
Gabriel moved swiftly through the manicured hedges toward the dark western edge of the estate grounds.
He pulled his sidearm from his shoulder holster, his tactical instincts on high alert as he approached the wooden gate.
Ripped cloth hung from the top wire, and fresh tire tracks marked the gravel driveway leading toward the main road.
Lying on the grass near the gate was a small, sealed black envelope addressed directly to Willow Thorne in gold ink.
Gabriel picked it up using a pair of latex gloves, inspecting the wax seal stamped with an unfamiliar crest.
He returned to the estate study, handing the envelope directly to Alexander Thorne, who was reviewing documents with Willow.
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Alexander’s face turned visibly pale as he examined the wax seal, his calm composure shattering for the first time in years.
"Father? What is it?" Willow asked, instantly sensing the sudden tension in the room.
